Open to Explore Devotions from FBC Athens offers seasonal podcasts for the Advent and Christmas season, and the Lent and Easter season each year. Men and women in our congregation prepare these sharing their experiences of life and faith. Special themed series are also offered during the year which have a scripture reference and brief reflection.
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March 20 Devotion | Scripture and Reflection
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4:00The scripture focus today is Luke 10:36-37. Following the scripture, you will hear a brief reflection on this passage from the Daily Feast followed by questions for prayer and reflection. You are invited to pause and take a few minutes to listen and reflect on scripture.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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The scripture focus for this week is Luke 10:25-37. Today’s devotion is given by Owen Gertsch.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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March 18 Devotion | Scripture and Reflection
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4:29The scripture focus today is Luke 10:29-35. Following the scripture, you will hear a brief reflection on this passage from the Daily Feast followed by questions for prayer and reflection. You are invited to pause and take a few minutes to listen and reflect on scripture.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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The scripture focus for this week is Luke 10:25-37. Today’s devotion is given by Skylar Randa.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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March 14 Devotion | Pastoral Reflections on Scripture
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10:40The scripture focus for this week is Luke 13:1-9, and 31-35. Today our pastor Matt Marston offers additional insights on the scripture for personal reflection.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Devotion on March 13 | Scripture & Reflection
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5:30The scripture focus today is Luke 13:6-9. Following the scripture, you will hear a brief reflection on this passage from the Daily Feast followed by questions for prayer and reflection. You are invited to pause and take a few minutes to listen and reflect on scripture.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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The scripture focus for this week is Luke 13:1-9, and 31-35. Today’s devotion is given by Carlie Shaw and focuses on verses 1-9 of Luke chapter 13.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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March 11 Devotion | Scripture and Reflection
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5:35The scripture focus today is Luke 13:1-5. Following the scripture, you will hear a brief reflection on this passage from the Daily Feast followed by questions for prayer and reflection. You are invited to pause and take a few minutes to listen and reflect on scripture.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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The scripture focus for this week is Luke 13:1-9, and 31-35. Today’s devotion is given by Lee Germany and focuses on verses 31-35 of Luke chapter 13.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Our Lent devotions begins on Monday morning, March 10. Each week these devotions will be based on the Gospel lesson from the previous Sunday’s worship. These will continue for six weeks ending on Good Friday, April 18. The trailer offers a description of the daily podcasts each week. We pray these insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement,…
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Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Jennifer Baxley.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Chris Conley.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Jamie Hogan.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Sally Ann Nichols.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Steven Glass.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Katie Hanks.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Rod Hernandez.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Lisa Saunders.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Ken Greene.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Becky Braid.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Chris Brown.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Meg Rooney.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Judy Marston.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Kathy Wright.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by John Marshall.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Cathy Wilkinson.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Bill Hale.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Teresa Granger.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Today’s Praying with Scripture podcast introduces the type of prayer known as intercession. The scripture selection used is Exodus 32:10-14.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Praying with Scripture | Day 2 Breath Prayer
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5:57The podcast today shares additional information about the Breath Prayer, how to create one for your personal use, and other phrases to use as Breath Prayers. The scripture selection is Luke 18:1-8.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Today’s Praying with Scripture podcast introduces the prayer practice known as the Breath Prayer. The scripture selection is Luke 18:1-8.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Today’s Praying with Scripture podcast offers another insight into the value of confession for our faith experience. The scripture selection is James 5:16.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Today’s Praying with Scripture podcast explores the value of confession for our spiritual health and healing. The scripture selection is James 5:16By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Praying with Scripture | Day 2 with The Examen
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4:03Today’s Praying with Scripture podcast provides a new experience and opportunity to use the prayer practice of The Examen. The scripture passage used with this prayer practice is James 4:2-3.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Today’s Praying with Scripture podcast provides an introduction and method for using the prayer practice of The Examen. The scripture passage used with this prayer practice is James 4:2-3.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Praying with Scripture | Day 2 Contemplative Walking
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3:45Today’s Praying with Scripture podcast provides a new experience and opportunity to use the prayer practice of Contemplative Walking. The scripture passage used with this prayer practice is Matthew 7:7-11.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Praying with Scripture | Contemplative Walking
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4:33Today’s Praying with Scripture podcast provides examples and an experience in using Contemplative Walking. The scripture passage used with this prayer practice is Matthew 7:7-11.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Today’s Praying with Scripture podcast provides examples and an experience in using phrases from the scripture text to guide personal prayer time. The Lord’s Prayer, as recorded in Matthew 6:9-13, is used for the exercise.By First Baptist Church Athens GA
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Introducing the Prayer Practice of Lectio Divina with the Lord's Prayer
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8:24This podcast introduces the prayer practice known as Lectio Divina. After a brief introduction and description of Lectio Divina, the podcast provides guidance for using the method with the Lord’ Prayer as recorded in Matthew 6:9-13. For a copy of a a full description for how to use the Lectio Divina Method email Frank Granger at frank@firstbptistat…
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Introducing a 6-Week series featuring ways to pray with scripture. Listen to the trailerBy First Baptist Church Athens GA
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This coming Sunday, May 19 is Pentecost Sunday. We will celebrate this glorious day in our worship together. Prior to worship, at 10:30 am, we will gather in the prayer garden, which is located on the front lawn to the right of our sanctuary. Light refreshments will be served. Then, we will walk from there together and enter the sanctuary from the …
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Friday, March 29 is day 39 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross. T…
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Thursday, March 28 is day 38 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross.…
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This podcast serves as an audio guide for walking and meditating on the 14 Stations of the Cross. It is designed for use in the Prayer Garden at First Baptist Church in downtown Athens, GA. The Garden is open on MAUNDY THURSDAY or GOOD FRIDAY (March 28 & 29, 2024)through the day. The podcast is timed so that once it is started, a person can allow i…
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Wednesday, March 27 is day 37 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross…
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Tuesday, March 26 is day 36 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross. …
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Monday, March 25 is day 35 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross. T…
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Friday, March 22 is day 33 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your pers…
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Thursday, March 21 is day 32 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your pe…
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Wednesday, March 20 is day 31 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your p…
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